Smoking Ads Ineffective

American Voices • ISSUE 42•44 • Nov 6, 2006

According to the American Journal of Public Health, children age 12-17 had stronger intentions to smoke more after viewing ads encouraging parents to talk to their children about smoking. What do you think?

“I'm appalled when I think back to all those heartfelt discussions I had with my kids about the cool fresh taste of Salem Menthol Lights.”
Joel Meyer –
Gunsmith
“Interesting. After reading the findings of this study, I have a strong urge to ignore them.”
Cathy Wegman –
Systems Analyst
“Any chance they’ll start airing PSAs where parents tell their kids not to date the 50-year-old guy who works the night shift at Stop & Shop?”
Brian Plumber –
Cashier

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